Dooyang Sapphire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dooyang sapphire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 4 N,120 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.066667
  • Longitude: 120.716667
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOOYANG SAPPHIRE
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 109.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3950
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH549/350/02 4.2.92 CREW WERE RESCUED IN 210400N, 12043E. (LL 11, 14, 15.1.92). IN ABOUT 500FMS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STARTED TO TAKE IN WATER IN NO.1 HOLD IN ROUGH SEAS WHILE ON PASSGE MIRI FOR INCHON. WAS LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 4 N,120 43 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE wreck located?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 21 4 N,120 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE?

The seabed around the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE sink?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE sank on Jan 10, 1992.

When was the wreck of the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE belong to?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE belonged to KP.

What cargo was the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE carrying?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE had a tonnage of 3950 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOOYANG SAPPHIRE?

The DOOYANG SAPPHIRE is classified as a motor vessel.